2006 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5L Diesel · WJ06 SVF
2006 Nissan Pathfinder (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 172,737 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN PATHFINDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ06 SVF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2024
- 172,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ06 SVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (WJ06 SVF) between March 2009 and January 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
WJ06 SVF Mileage History
- 24/03/200939,084 mi
- 19/03/201051,384 mi+12,300 mi
- 07/04/201051,771 mi+387 mi
- 16/03/201164,586 mi+12,815 mi
- 18/03/201164,586 mi
- 10/04/201275,685 mi+11,099 mi
- 28/03/201383,220 mi+7,535 mi
- 01/04/2014100,452 mi+17,232 mi
- 19/05/2015120,701 mi+20,249 mi
- 19/05/2016134,799 mi+14,098 mi
- 06/05/2017145,552 mi+10,753 mi
- 08/05/2017145,559 mi+7 mi
- 09/05/2018160,459 mi+14,900 mi
- 15/05/2018160,488 mi+29 mi
- 14/05/2019166,119 mi+5,631 mi
- 24/05/2019166,129 mi+10 mi
- 09/11/2020169,479 mi+3,350 mi
- 13/11/2020169,512 mi+33 mi
- 15/01/2022170,398 mi+886 mi
- 16/01/2023171,882 mi+1,484 mi
- 22/01/2024172,737 mi+855 mi
Average of roughly 9,012 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Nissan Pathfinder (R51)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis Corrosion and Structural RustSerious
Sharing its chassis with the Navara, the Pathfinder is prone to severe internal rust that can compromise its structural integrity.
- Timing Chain StretchSerious
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